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Recycling, Composting, Hazardous Waste

Peterborough County provides Waste Reduction Services to all County Residents

2018 County of Peterborough Environment Day Schedule and Accepted Items

Events are open to all County residents and residents are encouraged to attend the event that best suits their schedule and needs (not all events are accepting the same suite of recyclables).

All the information is up on th ePeterborough County website at www.ptbocounty.ca/recycling (scroll to Events). Each event has its own little nuances so while the accepted item lists aren’t exhaustive, they are fairly detailed.

Please remember to wipe any drives, etc. prior to dropping off your materials.

Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Program

Mattresses and Box Springs are banned from the Smith Landfill Site. Please take them to the Bensfort Road Landfill Site in Peterborough, located at 1260 Bensfort Road. There is a fee. Please do not take mattresses to the Pido Road HHW Depot. Thank you!

Backyard Composting

Composters and kitchen catchers are available for County residents to purchase at the Peterborough County Public Works office (310 Armour Road, Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm). Bear country options are available. Please call ahead to confirm price and availability.